Township Times
Weekly Edition
News for the next week ...
04/26 - PBA Fishing Derby 8AM-10:30PM (see flyer for details)
04/25 - Household Hazardous Waste Day (see flyer for details)
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Each week we will include a fun fact or historic tidbit about our great hometown
Remember New Jersey Bell Tele-News?
What General Jimmy Doolittle considers to be his greatest contribution to aviation... has its roots in the heart of Morris County
Boonton Township and General Doolittle featured in the October 1991 edition
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PBA Fishing Derby

*DUE TO TOMORROWS WEATHER FORECAST THE PBA FISHING DERBY WILL BE POSTPONED TO SUNDAY APRIL 26 FROM 8AM-10:30AM*
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News From RVS

To view important Board of Education Documents, Click the link below:
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This is a great opportunity for girls to get exposure to STEM in a low pressure, encouraging environment.
The team is currently ranked 2nd in NJ and 90th globally! They have also recently been featured on News 12 NJ!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
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Boonton Farmers Market
A market with picnic tables, crafts for kids, live music and lawn games. Vendors include local farms, prepared foods and more.
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from May 16-Nov. 21, 2026
Where: Upper Plane Street Parking Lot, Boonton
More Info: boontonmainstreet.org/farmers-market
Denville Farmers Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, hot meals and artisan products from more than 25 vendors including Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, The Foraged Feast, Melick’s Town Farm, Union Hill Farms and more.
When: Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., from May 3, 2026 through fall
Where: Bloomfield Avenue parking lot in downtown Denville
More Info: denvillefarmersmarket.com
Where: Smith Field Park, Route 46, Parsippany
More Info: hearhearevents.com
Riverdale Farmers Market is now in its 17th year, bringing with it local produce, prepared goods, food trucks and more.
When: Tuesdays, 2:30-7 p.m., from June through October 2026
Where: Glenburn, 211 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale
More Info: facebook.com/riverdalefarmersmarket
Kinnelon Farmers Market
When: The 2nd Monday of each Month from May 11 to September 7th
Hours: 3-7p.m.
Where: 130 Kinnelon Rd, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
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Click the below link or scan the above QR Code to help support
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2026 Summer Camp Registration

Click the below links to register and Submit payment:
Additional Sports Camps


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Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC)
Annual Plant Sale

The Rockaway Valley Garden club is holding its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday May 9, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 noon (Rain or shine) at the Boonton United Methodist Church. It is located at 626 Lathrop Ave. Boonton NJ.at the corner of Lathrop and Vreeland Avenues across from the Boonton Firemen's Home.
Our sale features native and deer resistant plants: hardy perennials, vegetable and herb seedlings. We pride ourselves on offering a large selection from our member's gardens that will thrive in Northern New Jersey landscapes. For Mother's Day gifts there will be tea cup arrangements.
Guests are always welcome, and we encourage you to come join us to see what we are all about.
Check us out at our website: www.RockawayValleyGardenClub.org or on our Facebook page.
Any questions can be sent to our email address: info@rockawayvalleygardenclub.org
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Recreation Department News

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Morris County Library

Monday - Thursday: 9:00-9:00
Friday & Saturday: 9:00-5:00
30 East Hanover Ave.
Whippany, NJ 07981
973-285-6930
April Special Events


Stay up to date with events and activities provided by the Morris County Library by signing up for their newsletter or viewing their website:
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Book Club
All Book Club Meetings are at 7pm – AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING - Main Conference Room
Our next meeting will be May 12th at 7pm in the Municipal building to discuss “The Exiles” by Christina Baker Kline

Upcoming months:
June 9 – Cathy Biamonti “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi
July 14 – Maureen Blum “Time of the Child” by Niall Williams
August 11 – Wendy Meredino
September 8 – Eileen Brantner “A Prayer For Owen Meany” by John Irving
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Dog Licensing for 2026
Don't forget to renew your dog license for 2026! Licenses were due by January 31, 2026. Any licenses renewed after the deadline will be charged the late fee NO EXCEPTIONS!

To register your dog online click the below links:
Dog License Application/Renewal Form
Click the below link for a list of FREE rabies vaccine clinics.
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Green Team News

Check Out the DEP Website with the below Link:

In 2023, the Boonton Township Green Team received the Bronze Status for New Jerseys Sustainable Jersey Application. The Green Team worked together to complete certain topics to submit the application. The Team is looking to achieve Silver Status for the upcoming year.
*Contact Daria VanderGoot for more information about the Green Team at dvandergoot@boontontownship.com*
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News from the Morris County Park Commission

The Park Commission is applying for a $1.75M grant from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) Green Acres Program,
Park Development Project for trail work, bridges, wayfinding, benches, parking, and other amenities at the Boonton Reservoir.
Assessing public support and collecting community feedback is an important part of the grant application process.
Please complete the survey and support the project.
Click below for more information on this and to access the survey link:
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News from our Health Officer

Public Health Nurse Office Hours
Our Public Health Nurse has weekly office hours on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The Public Health Nurse serves as a vital resource to our community for health-related referrals such as vaccines and COVID tests or weight loss management.
Blood pressure screenings are done during office hours - no appointment is necessary.
We suggest calling beforehand to verify hours for the week. Stop by during office hours for more information.
For health-related information visit the Morris County Public Health website at:
https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Residents/Public-Health
for up-to-date data and information.
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Recycling News


*As a reminder all missed pickups should be reported no later than 9:30AM the following morning*
*If your recycling can is not set out to the curb the night prior to curbside, the County will not consider you as a missed pickup*
*DO NOT PUT YOUR RECYCLABLES IN PLASTIC BAGS, THEY WILL NOT BE TAKEN CURBISDE OR AT THE DEPOT*
*For more information on recycling visit MCMUA Website*
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Notary Services
are offered free-of-charge to all Township Residents
at the Municipal Building during regular business hours Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm or 2pm-4pm
it's a good idea to call the Clerk's Office at 973-402-4002 in advance to ensure a Notary is available.
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Prescription Drug Drop Box Program
check the County website for drop off locations.

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Have questions about Gas install in your area?
If you have any questions regarding connection of service, please call 848-206-8340 and speak to one of the customer service representatives for the Sales Department.
or call Customer Support team at (800) 221-0051.
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If you do not wish to receive a
Vote by Mail ballot
for all future elections,
Ballot Opt-Out Form
is available at
https://www.morriscountyclerk.org/files/sharedassets/clerk/forms/mib-voter-opt-out-form-050621.pdf
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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use, specifically, texting, talking, and social media use has become the most common distraction. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash. In 2024, distracted driving injured 315,167 people and killed 3,208 people. Follow these safety tips for a safer ride:
📱Need to send a text? Pull over and park your car in a safe location.
🙋🏼Designate your passenger as your “designated texter” to respond to calls or messages.
🚗Do not scroll through apps while driving. Only operate functions on your phone via Bluetooth or in car controls.
A cell phone related ticket comes with a mandatory court date, fines and potential suspension of your driver's license.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH…
BOONTON TOWNSHIP’S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO REGISTER
This notification system allows residents to receive e-mail, text message, and/or other alerts regarding emergency notifications and other important messages regarding our community. With this program, you can choose to receive alerts by whatever method of communication you prefer.
Visit www.btpolice.org and click on the “emergency notifications” tab on the right side of the page. Follow the instructions to be redirected to the "Alert Boonton Township" registration page. Once redirected, ensure you are on the page for Boonton Township New Jersey and follow the step by step instructions on the web page to create an account and receive emergency alerts for Boonton Township.
"Alert Boonton Township" also automatically signs you up for Smart911 which provides you and your family with a potentially life-saving resource. Smart911 is a free emergency 911 component which helps our emergency dispatchers better assist you during an emergency. This service also allows residents to create a safety profile which can include any information they would like to share with first responders during an emergency.

FOLLOW THE BOONTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ON FACEBOOK! 
Type in @BOONTONTWPPD IN YOUR FACEBOOK SEARCH BAR OR IN MESSENGER TO FIND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PAGE
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